So, the baby we have been expecting for so long has finally been delivered.
Residual values of used cars will end up 16% higher this year than the levels seen in 2008, according to predictions from Glass’s.
Plans for Fiat to take over General Motor’s European business are moving forward after its chief executive Sergio Marchionne met Germany’s economy minister.
Chrysler has been given approval from the US bankruptcy court to access a $4.5 billion (£3bn) state loan as it secures its planned alliance with Fiat.
Sales of an iconic Volkswagen campervan imported by Danbury Motrocaravans have leapt 250% compared to the same period in 2008.
Kwik-Fit Fleet has started trialling smart repairs for fleet and retail customers at six locations across the UK.
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Environmental innovations feature heavily at Sapphire Garage’s new £5 million second bodyshop.
AA Accident Management’s car, van and truck fleet customers will use WNS Assistance’s repair network, following a deal between the two companies.
The £22 million turnover accident repair group, headed by managing director Richard Fagan, went into administration in early April after negotiations to refinance the business failed
Pendragon has revealed that it lost £200 million before tax in the year up to December 31, 2008 in comparison to a £46.5 million profit in 2007.
Chrysler has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and also formed an alliance with Fiat which will see the Italian company take a 20% stake.
Volkswagen has created an online racing game to simulate its new Golf GTI which goes on sale in the UK on May 22.
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that it is to begin selling its range of cars in the Indian market later this year.
Average used car values rose by 1% in April in comparison to March, according to the latest edition of Manheim Auctions’ monthly market analysis.
Seat will add a new 1.6-litre diesel to its Ibiza range in the UK this July.
Renault’s latest generation Clio will be priced between £9,995 and £14,445 for the three door model when it hits UK showrooms from May 15.
AM is inviting dealers to attend a scrappage briefing hosted by the SMMT at its London office.
Results of an SMMT-backed survey show that a quarter of motorists could buy a new car this year.
Today is Chrysler’s final deadline from the US government to show its final restructuring plans to gain additional funding to allow the company to survive.
Lookers’ profits have taken a pummelling falling from £38.3 million to £10.2m according to the group’s preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Motors.co.uk, the UK used car website, has launched a free press release service for used car dealers that use the website as a way for them to promote their franchise achievements and sales initiatives.
Hyundai is reported unprecedented demand for its i10 and i20 models from customers wanting to secure stock before the scrappage scheme is introduced.
BEN has cancelled its annual lunch for 2009 due to the effects of the recession on its fundraising income.
Renault will launch an e-commerce website called Renaultshop in the second half of this year in association with its dealers in order to reduce stocks and boost sales.
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LDV’s directors have applied for the company to go into administration after the company was unable to secure the investment required for the business.
Welcome Car Finance and its 10 used car sites face closure in order to help cut costs for its parent company Cattles.
Daimler has reported a loss for the first three months of 2009, after a big fall in the sales of its Mercedes-Benz cars and vans.
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